Crime Rate in Southfields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southfields

The total recorded crimes in Southfields, Wandsworth, UK in May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southfields crime rate of 0.71 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Southfields, encompassing approximately 79,770 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (320.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Southfields Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Ravensbury Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Hanford Close with total crimes: 5
  • Brookwood Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Southfields?

To understand the safety of Southfields, we need to analyze Southfields crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wandsworth:

    • In 2024, Southfields demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wandsworth average, with 332 crimes compared to 851.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Southfields recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

    • In 2023, Southfields had fewer crimes than the Wandsworth average, with 747 crimes compared to 1,522. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Southfields recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wandsworth, Southfields has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Southfields Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Southfields has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 0.71 ranking 21th out of 21 in the Wandsworth, UK

In 2024, the total Southfields crimes were 332. The crime rate of Southfields in 2024 was 4.16 (year) or 0.35 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southfields were around 747 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.36 (year) or 0.78 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southfields)CrimesRank (Southfields)CrimesRank (Southfields)
Tooting Broadway210 31,612 23,350 1
Lavender214 11,712 12,750 2
Roehampton210 21,214 42,084 5
Balham182 51,226 32,205 3
Battersea Park162 81,168 62,105 4
Wandsworth Town207 41,202 51,935 6
Nine Elms174 6767 11925 17
Thamesfield144 9998 71,923 7
St Mary's169 7995 81,490 8
Tooting Bec104 14707 151,473 9
Wandsworth Common110 12795 91,436 11
Furzedown104 15746 131,469 10
Falconbrook113 11789 101,428 12
Trinity118 10752 121,225 15
East Putney92 17645 171,268 13
West Hill110 13652 161,236 14
Shaftesbury & Queenstown97 16736 141,153 16
West Putney64 20462 18905 18
South Balham81 18453 19835 19
Northcote65 19390 20736 22
Wandle56 22376 21809 20

Southfields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20255
March 20256
February 20258
January 202510
December 20247
October 202411
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202511
February 20258
January 202512
December 20244
November 20248
October 202413
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 202510
December 20248
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 202512
February 20257
January 202511
December 202412
November 202410
October 202420
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

High Crime Locations Southfields in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Southfields postcode area is presented below.

1. Ravensbury Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime1
2. Hanford Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Brookwood Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Elsenham Street (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Theft from the person1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Trentham Street (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
7. Bodmin Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Astonville Street (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Braemar Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Clonmore Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1

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